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Derek Stratman

@drstratman.bsky.social

Husband. Father. Research scientist in severe weather prediction. Valpo and OU alumnus in meteorology. Hobbies include coffee, photography, astronomy, and DIYing.

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The Indianapolis Colts Take Down The Titans !

26.10.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana Jones Gets The Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame !

19.10.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of sunset in Central Oklahoma this evening.

Photo of sunset in Central Oklahoma this evening.

Looking forward to the first blast of Fall this weekend in Oklahoma. Just need to get through two more hot days first.

17.10.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
AI Slop Is Destroying The Internet
YouTube video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell AI Slop Is Destroying The Internet

And just so we're clear... dreams good, AI slop bad

youtu.be/_zfN9wnPvU0?...

13.10.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Give me a single reason why Sora2 should exist.
YouTube video by Hank Green Give me a single reason why Sora2 should exist.

My dreams are the OG of AI slop.

youtu.be/Vz0oQ0v0W10?...

13.10.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Did not know this! Trying to remember if I knew (of) him since we graduated the same year.

11.10.2025 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Indiana Jones and the Colts easily took care of the Raiders

05.10.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What about on-demand escalator delivery?

29.09.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of Flightradar24 image showing the current location of the stratospheric balloon over SW OKC Metro.

Screenshot of Flightradar24 image showing the current location of the stratospheric balloon over SW OKC Metro.

10x optical zoom from phone camera of stratospheric balloon

10x optical zoom from phone camera of stratospheric balloon

100x optical+digital zoom from phone camera of stratospheric balloon

100x optical+digital zoom from phone camera of stratospheric balloon

Finally saw one of these stratospheric balloons, specifically Aerostar's HBAL732. Easy to see today with the clear blue skies over Oklahoma.

26.09.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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an accurate reenactment

26.09.2025 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Colts are back... finally

21.09.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holy... Hoosiers

Not the same program I grew up watching.

21.09.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hate that the Oklahoma band isn’t make the trip, but happy that St Joe’s is stepping up to fill in.

12.09.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 19

Signs of a better year?

07.09.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
D3 ADRIAN TAKES DOWN FCS VALPO!! @AdrianCollegeFB 

BEVEL EM

D3 ADRIAN TAKES DOWN FCS VALPO!! @AdrianCollegeFB BEVEL EM

D3 ADRIAN TAKES DOWN FCS VALPO 10-7!!!

BEVEL EM

07.09.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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28.08.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time-lapse of the arcus cloud that passed over Norman, OK this morning, as viewed from the NWC observation deck.

28.08.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks! This is how I'm spending it...

26.08.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Radar reflectivity showing rain in Oklahoma.

Radar reflectivity showing rain in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Mesonet map of temperatures showing 60s F across the state.

Oklahoma Mesonet map of temperatures showing 60s F across the state.

Forecast for today in Norman.

Forecast for today in Norman.

August birthdays in Oklahoma don't get much better than this...

26.08.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Minecraft Frosted Flakes

Minecraft Frosted Flakes

Mmmm, moldy Frosted Flakes... They're Grrreat!

22.08.2025 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

You spelled live backwards.

20.08.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evil wizards?? We only have good wizards working in the NWC. πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ

20.08.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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20.08.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Rain shaft from a small storm next to the national weather center

Rain shaft from a small storm next to the national weather center

Nice surprise while leaving the National Weather Center...

20.08.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I shall name it... Roly Poly! I hope Roly Poly visits me again.

19.08.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's video of it making its way through the neighborhood. It even does a little hop.

19.08.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Armadillo on a morning stroll through the neighborhood.

Armadillo on a morning stroll through the neighborhood.

Opened our garage... to an (alive) armadillo strolling across our driveway and front yard.

19.08.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Double rainbow... What does it mean?!

Double rainbow... What does it mean?!

Double rainbow time in Oklahoma!

12.08.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember to strap your trampolines down, folks. Almost had lift-off behind our house.

11.08.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like squash bug nymphs... not good for your watermelon plant.

11.08.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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